International Gem and Jewelry Show at Seattle Center-Exhibition Hall
Seattle Center-Exhibition Hall, Mercer St and 3rd Ave N (301 Mercer St Seattle, WA 98109)
- Full Price:
- $8.00
- Our Price:
- FREE*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for International Gem and Jewelry Show have expired.
The last date listed for International Gem and Jewelry Show was Sunday March 11, 2012 / 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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Dierdre1952 on What to Wear
Comfortable shoes!
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Janet Woodward on Other
If you make your own jewelry this is a great place to find supplies.
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janethesslein on Where to Park
Or go early for street parking...
21 Goldstar Member Reviews
Goldstar Member
This show seemed to be 95% imports from China and India. It seemed to be more of a 3rd world bazaar than a jewelry show. There was even someone there selling packages of high thread count bedsheets. The merchandise being sold seemed no different from what I could buy in San Francisco's Chinatown or at Macy's or JC Penney's for the same price. It seemed that only 1% of the vendors were actually gemologists and/or craftspeople who made/set the gems/stones/jewelry that they were selling. The rest were middlemen. I would not return to this carnival of a show again, as I can still hear the words "this is good price, good price" barked at a customer by an Indian vendor and "What can I do for you to make your day better?" spoken to me by a NY accented shyster.Written on Mar 29 2010
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Janet Woodward
While the vast quantity of vendors of jewelry and supplies for making your own beaded adornments was nice, we were disappointed to not see more genuine "rock collectors" who, perhaps, set some of their own stones for sale, and/or had their wonderful collections for viewing by those of us who do not do that. The show felt ultra commercial with no really local component that we could see. We were grateful for free tickets as we didn't really enjoy this showWritten on Nov 22 2010
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it was ok. i used to go to gem shows as a kid where the environment was geared more towards the jewelry MAKER. actual gems and precious stones on display as well as loads of silver and other metals, links and chains available to compare and contrast... this was nothing like that. it felt more like a flea market of made jewelry and ... over priced if you ask me. i did buy one ring that i fell in love with. and because it was the last day, i got the seller to take a few bucks off of an already 65% discount.Written on Mar 14 2012
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Goldstar Member
This is a great event for the jewelry lover or jewelry maker! Having so many vendors in one place is a bit overwhelming so give yourself plenty of time to look at everything. You may need to rest your eyes as well because there's lots of sparkle! Bring lots of cash as the vendors were having issues with their credit card machines due to the lack of a signal.Written on Mar 13 2012
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People of all ages will find deep discounts and an amazing variety of beautiful jewelry to complement this winter’s fashions. It's convenience, selection and value, all in one place. The show also features free beading classes. Wendy Simpson Conner, author if The Best Little Beading Book and 14 other books about beading, will be teaching free workshops all weekend. Make your winter fashion statement by pairing your new beading choices with your favorite attire.
About the Ticket Supplier: International Gem & Jewelry Show
In 1967, Herbert A. Duke, Sr., founded the first commercial gem and jewelry show to sell directly to the public. From these humble beginnings, the International Gem & Jewelry Shows were created. With nearly 100 shows yearly in more than 35 major U.S. cities, they now produce the largest exhibition of gems, minerals and jewelry in the world. More than half a million people pass through this world famous bazaar each year.